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Oregon Cell Phone Law
New Cell Phone Law Effective 1 / 2010
House Bill 2377 prohibits all drivers from using a mobile communication device while operating a motor vehicle. A mobile communication device is defined as "a text messaging device or a wireless, two-way communication device designed to receive and transmit voice or text communication".
Under the new law, if you are over the age of 18, you may use a wireless device if you are using a hands free accessory that allows you to keep both hands on the wheel while you are driving. Drivers that are under the age of 18 may not use a wireless device in any case except specific situations such as an emergency or farming or agricultural operations. For other exceptions to the new law please use the link provided below to read the bill.
Like all hands-free laws the usual exceptions include emergencies, safety workers, persons 18 years of age or older using a "Hands-Free Accessory" and emergency services personnel. Prior to this bill only driver's under the age of 18 were prohibited from using an Cell Phone while they were driving.
To read the details of this new law, please to to House Bill 2377
Oregon Driving and Cell-Phone Legislation
House Bill 2872 prohibits drivers that are under 18 years of age from using any type of mobile communication device such as a cell-phone. This includes text-messaging and does not allow for hands-free operation of a cell-phone. This law applies if you are under 18 and driving with a provisional drivers license, a special student driver permit, or a instruction driver permit.
More Information Oregon's Cell-Phone Driving Law
Here is the State of Oregon's government website that has similar information regarding Oregon's cell-phone driving law.
Read The State of Oregon Cell Phone Law Fact Sheet
State Website- Information on Oregon's Cell-Phone Driving Law